Meropenem vs Doxycycline hyclate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Doxycycline hyclate was dispensed 48,144.8× as often as Meropenem in May 2026 — 288,869 items versus 6 in England.
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Meropenem · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
288,869items
Doxycycline hyclate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Meropenem versus Doxycycline hyclate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Meropenem · ╌ Doxycycline hyclate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Meropenem | Doxycycline hyclate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6 | 288,869 |
| Items, last 12 months | 86 | 3,959,142 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £3,435 | £345,142 |
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